Latest / DairyTalk by Helmut Demmelhuber
DairyTalk 592: The Fastest Genetic Progress Is Not Always the Most Sustainable - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode explores a specialist analysis by Helmut Demmelhuber on the growing tension between genomic selection and traditional breeder intuition in Holstein breeding. The discussion focuses on how data-driven breeding programs have accelerated genetic progress while also creating new concerns about functionality, balance, and long-term sustainability. The analysis argues that strong genomic values alone do not automatically produce durable and profitable cows under real farm conditions. It also highlights the risk of short-term market trends narrowing genetic diversity across…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.